Board Certified Behavior Analyst
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Job Location:
El Cajon, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
USD 100000 - 110000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) provides clinical and behavioral oversight for individuals supported in a Residential/Group Home and community-based environments. The BCBA is responsible for conducting functional behavioral assessments developing and maintaining Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) and providing staff training and consultation to ensure effective implementation of behavioral interventions.
This role includes monitoring behavioral outcomes evaluating progress and ensuring that all behavioral services comply with Title 17 Title 22 Title 42 HCBS standards and each individuals Individual Program Plan (IPP) and Individual Service Plan (ISP) goals.
The BCBA will support both adults and children/or adolescents in HGHs Residential or community-based programs promoting independence safety skill development and enhancing quality of life for the individuals served.
Tasks Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) for participants referred for behavioral support needs.
- Observe participants across program activities (site-based areas community outings sensory rooms vocational activities) to identify behavioral functions and support needs.
- Develop write and update Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) with a focus on positive practices skill acquisition and least-restrictive interventions.
- Ensure BSPs are aligned with Title 17 42 & 22 requirements IPP objectives and Group Home regulations (no restraints no restrictive interventions without proper authorization).
- Provide training and coaching to DSPs Residential Facilitators Administrators Case Managers House Managers families and stakeholders on the implementation of behavioral strategies.
- Review and analyze behavioral data attendance engagement trends and progress toward IPP goals; modify plans as needed.
- Participate in interdisciplinary meetings (IPP ISP IDT) and collaborate with regional center staff clinicians and families.
- Monitor program-wide behavior trends and support development of proactive preventative strategies.
- Ensure compliance with HCBS standards promoting autonomy communication choice-making and community integration.
- Provide consultation during behavioral crises; help staff utilize de-escalation and trauma-informed practices.
- Complete required reports progress summaries BSP updates data summaries and documentation in accordance with Title 17 42 & 22 documentation standards.
- Assist the team in understanding behavior support boundaries within residential regulations.
- Assist in training on mandated topics such as personal rights abuse prevention and trauma-informed care.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge Skills and Education
- Masters Degree and BCBA Certified Professional in good standing in State of California required.
- 2 years experience providing behavior supports for adults or children/adolescents with IDD and with mental health diagnosis.
- Demonstrated ability to support individuals with behavior challenges required.
- Competency in writing skills and effective verbal communication skills required.
- In-depth knowledge of Community Care Licensing and quality standards for residential care.
- Valid CA drivers license and acceptable driving record. Must have 2 years of licensed driving experience.
- Must complete a pre-employment physical and negative Tuberculosis screen then update annually.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
This job operates in a residential home environment. The employee is frequently required to stand walk and sit. The employee may frequently move to interact with fellow employees and/or clients. Additionally the individual may be required to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Specific abilities required by this job include utilizing wheelchairs gait belts Hoyer lifts and using the buddy system to lift over 50 pounds.
Electronic Visit Verification and Location Data Notice
In accordance with California and federal requirements related to Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Home of Guiding Hands utilizes electronic timekeeping systems and/or mobile applications that may capture date time and location information at the point services are provided or when employees clock in and clock out. This information is collected solely for purposes related to legal compliance payroll processing billing verification quality assurance and operational oversight.
By accepting or continuing employment with Home of Guiding Hands or by using a company-issued device receiving a cell phone stipend or installing and/or using any agency-required applications on a personal device the employee acknowledges and consents to the collection and use of this information as described above. Employees should have no expectation of privacy in connection with location data captured during working hours or while performing job-related duties.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Home of Guiding Hands is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity/expression) age marital status status as a protected veteran among other things or status as a qualified individual with disability.
About HGH
Home of Guiding Hands is a non-profit organization that was established in 1967 by a small group of dedicated and ambitious community members. The Mission of HGH is to improve the lives of those we serve. We support children and adults in San Diego and Imperial Counties with intellectual and developmental disabilities such as Down syndrome epilepsy autism and cerebral palsy. We provide a full continuum of care including residential care in specialized group homes independent living support respite care and adult foster home services. Additionally we provide early childhood assessments and services tailored day support Life Planning workshops county-wide transportation services and on-site activities at our resource center.
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Key Skills
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Behavior Management
- Behavioral Health
- Data Collection
- Primary Care Experience
- Military Experience
- Special Education
- Autism Experience
- Special Needs
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
